Republicans are trying to push Rick Lazio out of the Governors race. It’s unclear if he’s going to go. Lazio would have to either accept a judicial nomination, move out of state or drop dead to be removed from the CP gubernatorial line.

… Andrew M. Cuomo … unleashed his first direct attack on Mr. Paladino on Thursday with a television advertisement that criticized him for his donations to Albany politicians and for his failure to create jobs after winning tax breaks intended to promote economic development …

I don’t think this helps Cuomo. It’s going to remind people of his previous campaign for governor. Plus, the Paladino campaign seems to be enjoying it:

I would not have thought it back in the spring, but it is conceivable that Paladino will beat Cuomo in the general election. Cuomo got the party nomination through his family ties and because there was no other strong Democrat (like Chuck Schumer) who wanted to run. He has been on his best behavior and if Paladino can get him off script, the “old Andrew” could resurface. That’s clearly what the Paladino campaign is doing with their “No Cojones” ad.